Putha Hiunchuli Expedition

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Trip Type

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Group Size

One or more

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Duration

33

Putha Hiunchuli, also popular as Dhaulagiri VII, is a 7246 meters tall mountain located in the far West of Massive Dhaulagiri Range. Dhaulagiri Range consists some of the most gorgeous peaks, and Putha Hiunchuli is among these impressive peaks. It is a great peak with snow-covered over 2 km long ridge. The conditions are usually great for high altitude skiing. Putha Hiunchuli can also be compared with Muztagh Ata peak in China for the perfect slope and snow conditions to have a skiing experience at 7000 meters. Climbing permit for Putha Hiunchuli is issued by Ministry of Tourism. Separate permit is required for a group interested in skiing.

Comparing to other mountains of similar height, Putha Hiinchuli is considered as one of the most challenging peaks. Climbers often compare this peak to any classical route of French Alps in terms of difficulties. The Sooth slopes of Putha Hiunchuli offer the different summit’s Base Camps. However, the ascent route is the most technical because of the presence of number of serac on its route. It is first climbed in 1954 by Jimmy Roberts, a British explorer and a renowned mountaineer. 

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition proposes a Northeast ridge which is not too technical and consists of setting three camps (Camp I, II and III) before the final summit. Camp I is set at an altitude of 5337m, Camp II at 5940m and Camp III at 6475m. It takes approximately 17 days to summit and return back to Base Camp. The whole program is designed to complete the expedition in 33 days though the itinerary is possible to customize according to timeframe of participants. Our team consists of highly experienced climbing Sherpa, high altitude porters and professional cooks who ensure you with hygienic and delicious meals throughout the trip. September, October and November in autumn season and March, April and May in spring season are best time for exploring Putha Hiunchuli Mountain.

Itinerary Expand All Close All

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel

Receiving you at Kathmandu International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Today you will go for Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur sightseeing. Later after sightseeing, you will go engage in climbing preparation.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Today, you will make sure everything is okay for Putha Hiunchuli expedition. 
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 6 hours.
Stay overnight at hotel.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

Drive from Pokhara to to Darbang takes about 6 hrs and then trek to Takam (1600m.) for 2.30 hrs.
Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Takam to Lamsung (2200m.) takes about 5-6 hours.
Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Lamsung to Ghurjaghat (3020m.) takes about 5-6 hours.
Stay overnight in camp.

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BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Ghurjghat to Darsing Kharka takes about 6-7 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Darsing Kharka to Budzunge Kharka takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Budzunge Kharka to Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp (4800 m) takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp
Elevation
7246

You will climb Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III to summit Hiunchuli Mountain that takes about 13 days.
Stay all nights in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Clean Base Camp not to leave any garbage in mountain.
Stay overnight in camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Putha Hiunchuli Base Camp to Budzunge Kharka takes about 4 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Budzunge Kharka to Ghurjghat takes about 6 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Ghurjghat to Lurang village takes about 5 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
camp

Trek from Lurang village to Takum takes about 4 hours.
Stay overnight at camp.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

Trek from Lurang village to Darbang takes about 4 hours. Same day you will drive to Beni.
Stay overnight at lodge.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel

Drive from Beni to Kathmandu takes about 10 hours.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Today is a free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. 

Food
Breakfast

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your final departure. 

What Is Included ?

The Price Includes The Following Services:


a) Kathmandu


Pick-up and drop-off service

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees

Farewell Dinner

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir

 

b) Climbing and trekking

Pokhara Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel

All permits

Expedition royalty and permit from Government of Nepal to climb Putha Hiunchuli Mountain, entry permit for Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, and TIMS card

Liaison Officer

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipments, salary, accommodation, transportation and insurance as per government rule

Garbage Management Fee

Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees

Insurance

Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule

Member Transportation

Kathmandu - Pokhara – Kathmandu by a/c deluxe tourist bus, Pokhara-Darbang and Darbang- Beni by private jeep and Beni- Kathmandu by public bus

Expedition Stuffs Transportation

All necessary equipments transportation from Kathmandu to Darbang and Darbang to Kathmandu by bus and jeep

Member Luggage

Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porters /yaks

Food

3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea and coffee during the trek and Base Camp, appropriate foods for high altitude to all climbing crews at Base Camp and above

Lodging

Lodge and tent (camp) based accommodation as per the itinerary

Porters

Porter per member from Darbang to Base Camp and Base Camp to Durbang

Base Camp Staffs

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size

Staff Salary and allowance

All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipments, foods & clothing

Base Camp Tent

Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp

Base Camp equipments

Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & all necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.

Tents for High Camps

All tents for Camp 1, 2, and 3

Heater

Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator

1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp  

High Altitude Climbing Sherpa

Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)

Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance

Salary, equipments, meals and clothing for climbing guide

Bonus

Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges

Oxygen (O2) Bottle as Back up Sets

Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge) at Base Camp

High Camp Services

High Altitude Tents, EPI gas, cooking pots, High altitude food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1), (C2), and (C3)

Ropes

All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

Rope Fixing Team

The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route in Putha Hiunchuli (no extra charge will be applied to members)

Satellite Phone

Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge

Walkie-Talkie

Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp

Permits

Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits

First Aid Kit

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs

Certificate

Certificate (Putha Hiunchuli climbing certificate issued by Tourism Ministry after successfully climbing Putha Hiunchuli peak)

Tax and VAT

Tax, VAT and our service charge

What Is Excluded?

The Price Does Not Include:


Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)

Extra night in Kathmandu

Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Travel Insurance

Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required

Rescue Evacuation

Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)

Personal Expenses

Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)

Personal Equipments

Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears

Toiletries

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean

Filming

Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone

Internet

Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp 

Summit Bonus

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa

Tips

Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs

Service above Base Camp

If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will be zero service from company above base camp

Rope Fixing

The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply to Base Camp service users

Extra services

Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition Altitude Profile

Additional Information

Putha Hiunchuli Climbing Gear

Mountaineering Equipments
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer  (Asender) , Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

33 Days

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  • Tourism Department
  • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal
  • Nepal Mountaineering Association
  • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project
  • Himalayan Rescue Association, Nepal

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